Is it true that agencies are hiring more solo creatives these days?

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I’ve been at four and have always been hired solo. Didn’t realize partner hiring was supposed to be the norm?

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I’m in the Midwest in America!

I've actually never worked with a partner. I've always freelanced as a solo creative and have been pretty successful in forming partnerships within the agency

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As a CCO in the US, I can tell you that being half of a killer team will take you very far. But being half of a so-so team will completely constrain your career. Don’t get “married” unless you have found a partner you can’t live without and who can’t live without you. Meanwhile, most people I hire fly solo.

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Thank you so much! This makes me feel so much better about my decision to apply as a solo creative because I haven’t found “the one” yet!

I think so, actually. Maybe it's another cost-cutting measure.

Yes and, there are evolved and different ways / different disciplines to concept, create and launch

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